Women’s Health Primary Care Clinician-Educator (Open Rank)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a clinician-educator experienced in primary care for women to work in our Women’s Integrated Services in Health (WISH) clinic and to further assist with GIM women's health education and/or research. Candidate should be particularly interested and experienced in primary care for women and be board certified or board-eligible in internal medicine. The full-time position includes providing patient care 6-8 half days or 24-32 appointable clinic hours per week in the WISH clinic (.75 - 1.0 FTE). Responsibilities also include possibility of supervising internal medicine residents, teaching medical students and participating in decisions regarding practice operation. Responsibility for night, weekend, and vacation coverage will be shared within WISH faculty. In addition to clinical, patient-facing time, this role could include up to .25 FTE protected time to assist the development of women’s health education and/or research for a minimum of 2 years. Additional support beyond two years will be contingent on progress in program development. The clinician-educator will have opportunity for academic promotion judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as a clinician/educator/scholar. Clinician-educators are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty in clinical research projects, but are not expected to be clinician-researchers.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date
Three (3) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician (for Senior Instructor rank)
Seven (7) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator (for Associate Professor rank)
Fourteen (14) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator (for Professor rank)
Rank of Associate Professor, or equivalent, already attained at a prior academic institution (for Professor rank)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to provide compassionate care to women of all ages.
Knowledgeable about the unique healthcare needs of women.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical systems.

Nice To Haves

Current DEA by employment start date.
1-7 years’ experience as an MD or DO in women’s primary care
Fellowship experience will be considered under years’ experience

Responsibilities

Provide primary care services to women, including annual checkups, routine screenings, vaccinations, acute care needs, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Conduct preventative screenings, such as mammograms, Pap smears, bone density tests, and health assessments for women at different stages of life.
Manage family planning, contraception, prenatal and postnatal care, menopause management, and counseling related to sexual and reproductive health.
Educate patients on wellness, nutrition, exercise, and mental health, including providing guidance on managing stress, healthy lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
Work closely with specialists (e.g., gynecologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists) when necessary to ensure comprehensive care.
Advocate for patients’ healthcare needs, ensuring access to services, medications, and other medical interventions.
Maintain accurate patient records in EMR system, including medical history, treatments, progress notes, and follow-up care, in compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Mentor, as appropriate, medical residents, students, fellows, post-doctoral fellows, advanced practice providers and junior faculty to ensure their success.
Stay current with developments in women's health care, ensuring evidence-based practices are integrated into patient care.
Participate and attend Divisional activities including Division-wide and Department-wide grand rounds and special emphasis groups (e.g., mid-career review committee, WellDOM, JUMP).
Remain open to collaborate with colleagues within the Department and throughout the University as appropriate to develop mutually beneficial training, research or clinical opportunities for yourself, the Division and the Department.